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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice
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Recent Examples of svelte
Even with that svelte silhouette, the semi-custom cruiser still offers an impressive amount of space on board.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Images of the American flag and bald eagles appear on his clinic’s new website among photos of svelte women.
—Jessica Schreifels, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Divorce rumors heated up after Schumer wiped clean her entire Instagram account, before uploading a photo of herself in a little red dress, revealing her new svelte frame.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
The penthouse would be three stories with dormers on the south side, a trio of bedrooms on the second floor, and a svelter third-floor attic.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Images of the American flag and bald eagles appear on his clinic’s new website among photos of svelte women.
—Jessica Schreifels, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Divorce rumors heated up after Schumer wiped clean her entire Instagram account, before uploading a photo of herself in a little red dress, revealing her new svelte frame.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
The penthouse would be three stories with dormers on the south side, a trio of bedrooms on the second floor, and a svelter third-floor attic.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
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Denim trends are constantly shifting, with the past year seeing a return to slimmer styles like bootcut silhouettes and even the super-skinny jeans that defined 2010s fashion.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nava Rose Rabago Nava Rose Rabago was the quintessential flapper on the red carpet, touting silver marcel waves, skinny brows, star lashes and a glossy lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Drawing on lessons learned in combat, the Russians also upgraded the drones with more sophisticated counter-jamming equipment, more lethal warheads and greater endurance.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Childs’ exalted use of dance and Kosky’s dazzling theatrical imagination may have moved us into a sleeker, more sophisticated and paradisal Glassian realm, but the sheer passion McDermott and Stasevska bring continues its own attraction.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Shaqir O’Neal hugged his formidably famous father to cap a satisfying Senior Night experience, the slender 6-foot-8 Sacramento State forward leaned in to listen, and then laughed.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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This evergreen conifer encompasses several species known for their slender, pyramidal growth habit.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Just like Tarzan’s graceful swing from vine to vine, the elephant graveyard was just a bit of movie script invention.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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It’s estimated that about 100 of the hulking-yet-graceful animals live in the lower stretch of the San Gabriel River, where salt and freshwater commingle.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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But the size of the reserves means Zimbabwe’s foreign-exchange reserves would pay for only one and a half months’ worth of the country’s imports, a thin buffer compared with many peers that typically hold three months or more.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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How to achieve blurred nails Once her prep is complete, Novakovic completes her blurred nails using two thin coats of Manucurist Active Blur.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Set in the heart of Charleston’s historic district just steps from King Street, the property feels grand in every sense of the word, from its smooth marble floors and winding staircase to its glittering chandeliers and sheer number of rooms (434, to be exact).—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The cake’s exterior is cloaked in smooth buttercream icing that clings to the fork, while the generous dusting of coconut flakes adds a gentle crackle with each mouthful.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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And a recent trend in productivity gains illustrates how spending on artificial intelligence has allowed some firms to get by with leaner staffing.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Then-technical director Edu had overseen a radical overhaul of the recruitment department in 2020, with several redundancies leading to the formation of a smaller, leaner team.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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So Carter called up Peter Morton, the suave American businessman who cofounded the Hard Rock Café and owned Morton’s.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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Rutler looked suave in a classic white T-shirt layered under a white jacket and paired with black pants.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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